Pueblo City-County Library District

What Pueblo City-County Library District does

Pueblo City-County Library District (PCCLD) is a Colorado special-district government entity operating the public library system for Pueblo County, with headquarters at the Rawlings Library in Pueblo. Established in 1998, PCCLD runs 9 branches — including co-located academic libraries at CSU-Pueblo and Pueblo Community College — and serves residents with free library cards, no-overdue-fee lending on most physical materials, and a 24/7 online catalog. The system is staffed by 51-100 employees and supplemented by volunteers and the Pueblo Library Foundation's fundraising arm led by Nick Potter.

PCCLD's service portfolio extends well beyond traditional book lending. Core products include physical materials (books, audiobooks, music CDs, DVDs, Binge Boxes, community passes, Tool Library, Seed Library, Library of Things), digital content aggregated through third-party platforms (Hoopla, Kanopy, Libby/Overdrive, CloudLibrary, Freegal Music, NewsStand), device-lending for Chromebooks and mobile hotspots, and production-grade spaces including Makerspaces, Recording Studios, and a Digital Memory Lab for digitizing legacy media. Specialized services target distinct populations: a Hispanic Resource Center, North of Fifty senior programs, Adult Literacy/ESL/GED tutoring, Library To You homebound delivery, and teen workforce development. Community partners include AARP Colorado, DMV 2 Go, VITA tax preparation, and SNAP enrollment.

Funding flows through a tax-centric model: PCCLD's primary revenue is property tax mill levies authorized by voters across Pueblo County, with secondary income from nominal user fees (10-60 cent printing, $5 replacement card, $28 cap on community-pass late fees), grants (notably IMLS funding for the Digital Memory Lab), and tax-deductible donations routed through the Pueblo Library Foundation. Patron-facing technology is delivered via a proprietary mobile app (PCCLD App on iOS and Android), wireless print integration through SmartAlec, and a Koha-based integrated library system. The asset base is fixed and tax-funded, the customer base is the entire county population, and strategic positioning is centered on equitable access, digital-divide mitigation, and community-anchor programming rather than revenue growth.

Name

Pueblo City-County Library District

Legal name

Pueblo City-County Library District

Website

https://pueblolibrary.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Pueblo City-County Library District is a Colorado special-district public library system serving all residents of Pueblo County through 9 branches, digital content platforms, makerspaces, recording studios, and device-lending programs, funded primarily by property tax mill levies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Library Services

NAICS

Libraries and Archives (51921), Libraries and Archives (519210)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Libraries & Information Services (BPAIACAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Library Operations & Community Branch Management (EDAEAGAC), Libraries, Archives & Special Collections (BPAGAHAF), Digital Library & Electronic Resources Operations (e-Resources, Repositories, Licensing) (EDAEAGAF)

Keywords

• Public library services
• Digital lending
• Community education
• Literacy programs
• Maker spaces

Headquarters

HQ city

Pueblo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Tax Funding: As a special district library system, Pueblo City-County Library District is funded primarily through public tax revenues including property taxes and mill levies collected from residents of Pueblo County.
2. Pueblo Library Foundation Donations: Tax-deductible gifts and donations accepted through the Colorado Gives Foundation to support the library's cultural and literacy programming efforts.
3. Library Card and Service Fees: Nominal fees for library services including wireless printing (10 cents black/white, 60 cents color), notary services, and replacement fees for lost materials ($5 processing fee).
4. Grants: Grant funding received from organizations such as the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to support specific programs like the Digital Memory Lab.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Pueblo City-County Library District provides free public library services across 9 physical branches in Pueblo County, Colorado. Its core offering encompasses lending of physical materials (books, DVDs, music CDs, tools, seeds, Chromebooks, hotspots), aggregated digital content access (eBooks, audiobooks, streaming video, music, magazines), research databases, Makerspaces, Recording Studios, Digital Memory Lab digitization, library programming and literacy events, and homebound delivery services for residents.

Product overview

Pueblo City-County Library District operates as a multi-branch public library system offering a comprehensive portfolio of services organized around physical materials, digital content, and community programming. Core offerings include traditional book and media checkout through the main catalog, plus an extensive digital media platform (Download & Stream/eMedia) aggregating content from multiple providers including CloudLibrary, Hoopla, Kanopy, Libby/Overdrive, Freegal Music, and NewsStand. The system provides device lending (Chromebooks and hotspots), research databases (Mango Languages, Brainfuse, NewsBank), specialized labs (Digital Memory Lab for media digitization, Makerspaces for creative fabrication, Recording Studios for audio production), and accessibility services (Library To You homebound delivery, Assistive Services). Additional services include a Tool Library, Seed Library, InfoZone Museum, Hispanic Resource Center, meeting room reservations, wireless printing via SmartAlec, and a mobile app. The portfolio reflects a platform-plus-multiple-service-points model serving diverse patron needs from traditional reading to digital creation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Pueblo Library Foundation: A supporting nonprofit organization established to partner with Pueblo County residents to support the library district's cultural and literacy programming efforts.
• PCCLD App

Products and services

• Physical Library Materials Lending Traditional library materials including books, audiobooks, music CDs, magazines, DVDs/Blu-rays, Binge Boxes, and community passes available for checkout through the main catalog at all 9 PCCLD locations.
• Download and Stream (eMedia) Aggregated digital content platform providing eBooks, eAudiobooks, music streaming, video streaming, and magazines through CloudLibrary, Hoopla, Kanopy, Overdrive/Libby, Freegal Music, and NewsStand for free with a Pueblo County library card.
• Device Checkout (Chromebooks and Hotspots) Lending program providing Chromebooks and mobile hotspots for patron checkout with 28-day loan periods, enabling digital access for patrons without home internet or computing devices.
• Research and Learning Databases Subscription-based research databases and learning resources including Mango Languages for language learning, Brainfuse HelpNow for homework help, and NewsBank for news archives, covering academic research, career resources, genealogy, and small business tools.
• Makerspaces Collaborative workshop spaces equipped with innovative technologies and digital media tools where patrons can work on creative projects, attend workshops, and learn new skills from professionals.
• Digital Memory Lab Do-it-yourself digitization space on the third floor of Rawlings Library featuring archival-grade equipment for converting slides, negatives, photographs, documents, VHS, VHS-C, S-VHS, MiniDV, audio cassettes, and 3.5-inch floppy disks to digital formats. Patrons must attend orientation and make reservations.
• Library To You (Homebound Services) Program matching homebound customers with volunteers who deliver and retrieve library materials from their residence once monthly, serving Pueblo County residents with limited ability to visit branches.
• PCCLD Mobile App Library mobile application available on iOS and Android enabling patrons to manage accounts, check out digital content, and access library cards directly from mobile devices.
• Tool Library Lending service providing tools, garden equipment, and hobby kits for patron checkout, expanding access to items typically too expensive for individual purchase.
• All Pueblo Grows Seed Library Seed lending program allowing patrons to borrow seeds for planting and return seeds after harvest, supporting local gardening and agricultural education.
• InfoZone News Museum Museum within the library system featuring exhibits on history, art, and culture, offering educational programming and guided tours led by volunteer docents.
• Recording Studios Professional audio recording spaces available for patron use, supporting music recording, podcast creation, and multimedia content production.
• SmartAlec Wireless Printing Wireless printing service allowing patrons to send print jobs from laptops, tablets, or mobile devices to any PCCLD library location for pickup, supporting iOS and Android apps, web upload, and email-based printing at 10 cents per black-and-white and 60 cents per color page.
• Hispanic Resource Center Specialized resource center providing materials, programs, and services tailored to the Hispanic and Latino community in Pueblo County, including Spanish-language collections and culturally relevant programming.
• Meeting Room Reservations Facility rental service allowing community groups and individuals to reserve library meeting rooms at branch locations for events, programs, and gatherings.
• Tech Help Appointments One-on-one technology assistance program offering free personalized help with devices, computers, and digital literacy skills at participating library locations such as Lamb Library.

Named customers1 record

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles8 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• 3 Birds Coffee CominorOthers3 Birds Coffee Co operates the Pueblo Library Cafe located on the first floor of Rawlings Library, providing food service to library patrons.
• Colorado State University PueblocoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartnership to operate Library@The U location on the CSU-Pueblo campus at 2200 Bonforte Blvd, Pueblo, CO 81001. Hours follow CSU-P hours.
• Pueblo Community CollegecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartnership to operate PCCLD@Pueblo Community College branch in Academic Building, Ste. 110 at 900 W. Orman Avenue, open M-F 8am-5pm following PCC library hours.
• Pueblo Library FoundationcoreOthersThe Pueblo Library Foundation exists exclusively for the benefit of PCCLD, providing resources for the development, maintenance, and operation of the library district to the extent not normally met by public funding. Contact: Nick Potter, Director of Community Relations and Development, 100 E. Abriendo Ave. Pueblo, CO 81004, 719.562.5605.
• Washington, D.C. Public LibraryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation with Washington, D.C. Public Library for the Digital Memory Lab program, enabling free do-it-yourself digitization services for patrons.
• AARP ColoradominorGTM or Marketing PartnerAARP Colorado holds events and programs at library locations for seniors.
• DMV 2 GominorGTM or Marketing PartnerMobile DMV services available at library locations for community convenience.
• VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerFree tax preparation services offered at library locations during tax season.
• SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership to connect community members with SNAP benefits information at library locations.
• Friends of the LibraryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFriends of the Library organization operates the Books Again Bookstore to support library funding.
• Hoopla DigitalcoreTechnology or IntegrationDigital media streaming and borrowing platform providing movies, TV shows, music, eBooks, audiobooks, and comics through the library's digital collection.
• KanopycoreTechnology or IntegrationStreaming video service providing access to independent films, documentaries, and educational content through library digital services.
• Overdrive/LibbycoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary eBook and eAudiobook lending platform through the Libby app, offering 10 borrowed titles total across eBooks and eAudiobooks.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Denver Public Library: Large urban public library system serving the City and County of Denver with extensive branches, makerspaces, and digital services. Functions as a broader incumbent in Colorado public library services with overlapping service types.
• Las Vegas-Clark County Library District: Large multi-branch public library district operating with a similar special-district governance and tax funding model. Comparable service offerings including digital content, makerspaces, and community programming at larger scale.

Direct peers

• Jefferson County Public Library: Colorado-based public library system serving Jefferson County with a comparable multi-branch model, digital lending, and community programming. Closely mirrors PCCLD's governance structure and service portfolio.
• Arapahoe Libraries: Public library district serving Arapahoe County, Colorado, with similar branch-based service delivery, digital platforms, and special programming including makerspaces. Comparable size and funding model to PCCLD.
• Mesa County Public Library District: Special district public library system serving Mesa County, Colorado. Closely analogous governance structure (independent special district), multi-branch operation, and tax-based funding model.
• Douglas County Libraries: Colorado public library district offering a similar mix of physical branches, digital content, makerspaces, and community programming. Operates with comparable governance and funding structure in an adjacent county.
• Boulder Public Library: Colorado municipal public library offering traditional lending, digital services, makerspaces, and community programming in a similar small-city setting. Comparable service portfolio and patron demographics to PCCLD.
• Pikes Peak Library District: Public library district serving El Paso County, Colorado, with a similar multi-branch system, digital lending platforms, makerspaces, and community programming model. Operates at a comparable geographic and population scale in Colorado.

Regional players

• Plano Public Library System: Municipal public library system with comparable size, makerspace programming, and digital lending model. Operates in a different region but mirrors PCCLD's service portfolio and operational scale.

Others

• Hoopla Digital: Digital content platform partner that supplies PCCLD with streaming media, eBooks, and audiobooks. Included as a key enabling technology vendor rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/PuebloLibrary
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• Xx.com/pueblolibrary
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pueblo-city-county-library-district

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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